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    Pope Leo discusses war in Ukraine with Russian Orthodox Church official

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    Posted on July 26, 2025

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    Last updated: January 22, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Pope Leo met with a Russian Orthodox leader to discuss the Ukraine conflict, aiming to ease church tensions and promote peace.

    Table of Contents

    • Dialogue Between Pope Leo and Russian Orthodox Church
    • Key Issues Discussed
    • Responses from Russian Officials
    • Significance of the Meeting

    Pope Leo Engages with Russian Orthodox Leader on Ukraine Conflict

    Dialogue Between Pope Leo and Russian Orthodox Church

    VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Leo discussed the war in Ukraine on Saturday with Metropolitan Anthony, a senior cleric in the Russian Orthodox Church, in a possible effort to ease ties between the churches strained by Russia's invasion.

    Key Issues Discussed

    Leo saw Anthony, chairman of the department of external church relations, and five other high-profile clerics during an audience in the morning, the Vatican said.

    Responses from Russian Officials

    "During the conversation, numerous issues were raised concerning the state of Orthodox-Catholic dialogue, as well as the ongoing conflicts in the world, including in Ukraine and the Middle East," the Russian Orthodox Church said in a statement.

    Significance of the Meeting

    Since assuming the papacy in May, Leo has repeatedly appealed for peace in global conflicts and this month told visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that the Vatican was willing to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks.  

    Russian officials, however, have said they do not view the Vatican as a serious venue for talks because it is surrounded by NATO member Italy which has supported Ukraine.

    The head of Russia's Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, has been an enthusiastic backer of the invasion of Ukraine.

    The Russian church statement said that Kirill's congratulations were conveyed to Leo for his election as pope.

    "Pope Leo XIV expressed his gratitude to his holiness patriarch Kirill for his good wishes and noted the importance of developing relations with the Russian Orthodox Church," it added.

    (Reporting by Sara Rossi and Fylyp Lebediev, Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Pope Leo met with Metropolitan Anthony to discuss Ukraine.
    • •The meeting aimed to ease Orthodox-Catholic tensions.
    • •Pope Leo has offered the Vatican as a venue for peace talks.
    • •Russian officials are skeptical of the Vatican's role.
    • •Patriarch Kirill supports Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Pope Leo discusses war in Ukraine with Russian Orthodox Church official

    1What was discussed during Pope Leo's meeting with Metropolitan Anthony?

    The conversation addressed various issues regarding Orthodox-Catholic dialogue and ongoing conflicts, including the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East.

    2What stance have Russian officials taken regarding the Vatican's role in peace talks?

    Russian officials have expressed skepticism about the Vatican being a serious venue for negotiations, citing its location within NATO member Italy, which supports Ukraine.

    3What has Pope Leo said about global conflicts since becoming pope?

    Since his election in May, Pope Leo has consistently called for peace in global conflicts and expressed willingness to host discussions between Russia and Ukraine.

    4How did Patriarch Kirill respond to Pope Leo's election?

    Patriarch Kirill conveyed his congratulations to Pope Leo for his election and emphasized the importance of developing relations with the Russian Orthodox Church.

    5What is the position of the Russian Orthodox Church regarding the Ukraine invasion?

    The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, has been a strong supporter of the invasion of Ukraine.

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